Last Friday I posted a blog giving updated info about the pages and content on my website. As those who have been visiting me for a while know that I am constantly re-organizing and re-vamping my website, all for the express purpose of giving more for my readers to enjoy...
Last time I posted a Pride & Prejudice character quiz, the responses were overwhelming numerous, but also with friendly “complaints” at how easy it was. To be honest, I think all of you know Pride and Prejudice so well that stumping you is next to impossible! I would probably have better...
Austen is all over Facebook. Somehow her fictional characters have crossed over the space/time continuum and all of them have their own pages! Twitter too! A simple search will find everyone from Mr. Darcy to Mary Crawford to Elinor Tilney, and they are an extremely friendly lot, so if you...
Time for another installment of the object guessing game! The last one was a month ago, and if you need to refresh your memory, here is the link: Guess these Objects…April 3 The objects pictured were:A. highchair for toddlers, dated 1815;B. a fob;C. top hat, beaver, high hat, topper, stove-pipe or chimney...
Say “Easter Egg” and the first vision that pops into one’s mind is brightly colored shells with pretty designs. A few times in my life I tried to get really creative with decorating eggs, but never had much success. Too bad I never visited Martha Stewart’s website because she has...
These are characters in Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen describing themselves in their own words. See how well you can do! My father is a knighted gentleman of modest means. Unfortunately his wealth is not huge enough to provide me with a large dowry and because I am rather...
Another installment of a fun guessing game. These are various items that existed in the Regency Era that may or may not exist today, or if they do now look quite different. Can you guess what these are? A. Helpful place to place a bum. This 1815 specimen proves that...
As I noted yesterday, by the late seventeenth century April Fool’s Day was an established fact in Europe at least. With the formalized scheduling of a day free to prank without impunity, the challenge was on! Once again I will direct to The Museum of Hoaxes for historical examples. Here...
Here’s a fun game! These are various items that existed in the Regency Era that may or may not exist today, or if they do now look quite different. Can you guess what these are? A. Yes this is a carriage, that is easy, but what kind? Noted as the...
For the past few days, while I wait for the print version of Darcy and Elizabeth: A Season of Courtship to be delivered so I can review it for final publishing, I decided to have a bit of fun. Creativity in various ways appeals to me, so I set up...
Ten Relationship Commandments I. I am thy Main Squeeze; thou shalt squeeze no others beside me.II. Thou shalt not take the name of thy Squeeze in vain, nor badmouth me behind my back.III. Remember our Anniversary, and keep it holy. Or else.IV. Honor MY mother and father. THINE...
My post on Cinematic Lovers on February 7 was quite popular. For some reason a plethora of romance movie aficionados haunt my blog. Shocking! Since that recognition quiz was handled so well, I composed another lovers quiz. This one contains images of couples from Jane Austen movies. All are married,...
I think it is safe to say that the majority of Valentine’s cards are pretty, have sweet verses or loving sentiments, or if meant to be humorous do so in a cheeky way. Even those superhero Valentines that the boys in second grade give are cute! And perhaps in our...
Time for another game! Below is a list of twenty lovers in literature, history, and a few from TV or other silly places. All are familiar – at least I think they are – so should be easy to match up. Again, all in good fun, so no one is...
A fun quiz all about romance. Test your knowledge of lovers. Post answers in the comment section. No one is being graded, although answering does count toward the Valentine Giveaway. Answers will be revealed when the winners to my giveaway are announced after the 3/7 deadline. Have fun! A. Which...
